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Environmental Protection | Volunteer

Make A Difference: Volunteer At State Parks And Public Lands

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help care for state parks and public lands.

Construction | Public Health | Lakes

DNR Approves Village Of Somers Diversion Application

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its approval for the Village of Somers to divert an annual average of 1.2 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River Basin. 

Construction | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Mammoth Subdivision and Tennis Complex Projects.

Monitoring | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through May 31, 2022, on the state's draft Walleye Management Plan.

Awards | Waterways

DNR Natural Resources Board Honors Jim Fischer For Excellence In Environmental Work

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Jim Fischer, DNR Mississippi River Team Leader, was presented the 2021 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award from the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board during their meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.